Archive for May, 2008

What Is A Real Estate Option Agreement?

If you are a sports fan, you have likely heard of option agreements as part of a professional athletes’ contract with his or her current team. The world of real estate has option agreements, as well. They are very common agreements that allow for someone to essentially place a reservation on a piece of property. [...]

What Is A Real Estate Right Of Refusal Agreement?

It is no secret that the world of real estate legal wrangling can be pretty confusing, especially if you aren’t an experienced legal expert. Many different types of contracts only differ by a small amount, such as the difference between a real estate option contract and a right of first refusal contract. Let’s take a [...]

Drafting 101 — A Lawyer’s Guide To Drafting An Enforceable Promissory Note

In it simplest terms, a promissory note is a written promise to repay a loan or debt under specific terms - usually at a stated time, through a specified series of payments, or upon demand. A promissory note will clearly identify the parties, the amount of the obligation, and if necessary, the consideration for the [...]

How To Get A US Patent

A U.S. patent is necessary to protect your rights if you have invented a unique product or come up with a new idea. A patent grants property rights to an inventor, and is issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The purpose of filing a patent is to stop others from reproducing and selling [...]

Road Traffic Accident Advice

A road traffic accident describes any accident that happens on a road or footpath. Road traffic accidents are the cause of an estimated 1.2 million deaths worldwide every year and are said to injury about forty times this number.
Every person who uses the road, whether in a car, motorcycle, van, lorry or as a cyclist [...]

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

A no win no fee claim, officially known as a conditional fee agreement offers an alternative way to fund litigation and can be used in almost all commercial claims. No win no fee claims or conditional fee agreements have been in place since 1995, however during this time it was limited to a certain range [...]

Motorcycle Accidents Advice

It has been said that motorcycles represent approximately about 1% of the traffic on our roads in the UK but they account for 18% of all serious deaths and injuries. Motorcyclists are 40 times more likely to be killed in an accident than a car driver. This is why it is highly important that you [...]

Becoming Involved In A Slip, Trip Or Fall Accident

A slip, trip or fall can happen almost anywhere if there is a wet/slippery surface, uneven flooring or if there are any obstructions on the floor surface. Some of the main reasons that slip, trip or fall accidents occur include the following:
Slip trips or falls on uneven roads and pavements are usually the responsibility of [...]

Having An Accident In The Workplace

Sadly every year many people fall victim to accidents that happen within their workplace; accidents that should have been avoided if the correct safety procedures were in place. This is why it is essential that you are familiar with what health and safety is carried out within your workplace. If the correct health and safety [...]

Notify Your Employer If You Are Injured While Working In Pennsylvania

Workers who are injured in Pennsylvania, or who are injured outside of Pennsylvania but are entitled to benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, must act promptly to protect their rights. All too often, employees get hurt, then assume that whatever injuries they have suffered will go away, and then decide that they do not [...]